Latino Leadership Network (LLN)
Through the power of Connection: Invest, Inspire, and Serve
The Latino Leadership Network (LLN) is a resource group for Washington State government employees. We are Latinos and allies working to build, connect, and inspire our peers and those seeking to join public service. We are driven to prepare outstanding Latino leaders and a qualified workforce that will serve our state today and tomorrow.
About LLN
Connecting and inspiring Washington State’s Latino workforce and leaders of today and tomorrow.
- Leadership
- Respect
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Public service
- Professionalism
- Legacy and heritage
- Networking
- Promote professional development
- Encourage leadership opportunities
- Practice diversity and inclusion skills
- Promote cultural connection and awareness
- Celebrate our culture
- Be catalysts for change
- Be ambassadors at our agencies and communities
Upcoming events/meetings
General meetings
Our general meetings occur on the second Tuesday of every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 834 7473 6547 | Passcode: 953455 | Phone Number: 253-215-8782
Please download and save new calendar invite for 2025
Get involved
Help Create a Survey on Dual-Language Employee Experience
The Latino Leadership Network is looking for volunteers to assist in designing a survey that explores the experiences of dual language and multilingual employees. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop or share your skills in survey design, data analysis, and report writing while contributing to meaningful research.
Dual language employees are required by their employer to perform or provide language skills as part of their role and receive the 5% dual language pay increase. Multilingual employees may speak more than one language but currently do not formally use their language skills in their job. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we welcome all skill levels! You’ll gain hands-on experience, expand your network, and enhance your resume in the process.
Interested? Contact LLN Best Practices Committee lead, Tony Griego.
Present at the 2025 Latinx Youth Summit
The Latino Leadership Network is seeking volunteers for an exciting project to create and deliver a presentation on how to land your first job with the state at the Latinx Youth Summit this November.
The project involves:
- Drafting a presentation proposal
- Developing the presentation
- Delivering it in person
We especially need someone fluent in Spanish to present in one of the sessions. This is great chance to introduce careers in public service to Latino youth.
Interested? Contact LLN Best Practices Committee lead, Tony Griego.
Are you eager to get involved with LLN work? Volunteer and join the team!
Executive Board
- Executive Sponsor: David Puente (DVA)
- Co-Chair: Herminia Esqueda
- Co-Chair: Vacant
- Executive Adm. Asst./Secretary: Sedona Leza
- Secretary: Vacant
- Treasurer: Tentative
Subcommittee Leads
- Communication and Marketing Director: Lorraine Peterson
- Communications: Monica Corral
- Website: Amanda Espinosa-Aguilar
- In-Person Events: Makaela Kroin
- Speaker Outreach: Anita Rocha
- Performer Outreach and Volunteer Lead: Jose Romo Ramirez
- Virtual Events: Vacant
- Best Practices – Tony Griego
- DEI: Herminia Esqueda & Zenaida Rojas
- Health and Wellness: Vacant
- Membership & Outreach: Monica Hupp
Email LLN@OFM.WA.GOV if you are interested.
Book being discussed: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis
CONTACT: LLN@ofm.wa.gov for more information
Know your rights resources
We aim to raise awareness and provide information on Immigrants’ rights.
- WA Commission on Hispanic Affairs- Rapid Response Hub.
- Now This Impact- Protect Yourself: Know Your Rights Around ICE.
- Now This Impact- Filming an ICE Arrest the Right Way Matters.
- Now This Impact- Know Your Rights: ICE at Your Doorstep.
- Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network Hotline: 1-844-724-3737.
Connect with us
We encourage all state employees to get involved with LLN!
Join us at our next general meeting and sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest LLN news.
LLN member survey
Let us know if you have any interest in leadership positions, committee membership, potential segments and meaningful topics to discuss at membership meetings. Your input on how we can improve your membership meeting experience is invaluable.
